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RE: african rats?

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Posted by: alicecobb at Sun Jul 8 05:19:52 2007   [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by alicecobb ]  
   

I have 2 large colonies of African Soft Furred (ASF) rats in addition to my other rat breeding colonies and my 3 mice colonies (I really hate mice). First generation of the ASF were a bit more agressive than regular rats IMHO. But by 3rd or 4th generation, they have calmed down considerably.

Not all picky eaters will take ASF, but many will. I tend to use them to get the picky eaters eating well and then I can make the transition to regular rats.

Also, you need to be careful if you plan to sell the snake you are feeding ASF to - the new owner may not be able to find them in their location.

Good luck!
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Alice Cobb

   

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